I have been a customer at OMG Games in Barrie now for approaching 12 years, and the shop has become…read morenot only my go-to for everything Magic the Gathering, but also a second home. Like many others who play there on a regular basis - whether it's Modern events, "Thusrday Comander," or Friday Night Magic - I have found OMG to be a haven and a fun hangout space for nerds of every age. I have even met and fostered many friendships there over the years. Extremely knowledgeable staff, great selection of Magic the Gathering singles and some sealed, as well as deck boxes, sleeves (inner and outer), and playmats, not to mention the plethora of board games, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) books and figures, Warhammer, and more. Whether you're interested in casual or competitive gameplay, picking up new singles for a deck, or maybe a board game (or two) for a fun-filled night in, OMG is the place to go!

Friendly and great place to come in and play table top games, has a great selection of TCG's LCG's,…read moreminiatures, and board game, was even to pick up myself a copy of Cards Against Humanity making the gaming nights even more fun!

Good old fashioned hobby store... run by a nice gent... thanks friend…read more... Get a plastic model for the kid... see if they can assemble it with dad.. teaches 3D skills and instruction following... or try a rug hooking... keeps little fingers busy on a rainy day... don't forget crayons, paints, pastels and paper... and colouring books... Andrew (c) Copyright 2017. Andrew M. Walduck. Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Very big store. Quite a big selection. They have a crazy huge games room full of tables for…read morewhatever your playing. Warhammer D&D other tables too games cards and even air soft guns. Items are marked up beyond average but maybe that's to cover the size of that store. Price mark up is why I have it at 4 out of 5 stars.

I moved from Vancouver to Orillia a few months ago and was quickly blown away by the arts culture…read moreof a town that has historically punched above its weight class and won. It really is one of Ontario's best kept secrets. Live theatre, Opera house, Mariposa Market (smaller but cooler than Vancouver's beautiful Granville Island Market), Museum of Art & History, Leacock Museum, great lakes and beaches. But my #1 oasis has become Alleycats Music & Art, run by Mike Rothwell and his team of serious music lovers. First time in, I didn't know what to expect. Was kind of like walking into a surreal dream that mixed the favourite parts of my childhood with more LPs, CDs, shirts, and posters than I could count. Bought my first record player in years (Audio-Technica turntable, Edifier speakers - great gear and price). Music selection really is exceptional. Staff were really helpful, too. It's hard to find a store like this in a big city centre, definitely did not expect it in this town of 35,000 people. Highly recommend.

March 2019... So, I…read morediscovered Alley Catz a couple plus years ago and from the very beginning, I sensed the smaller town friendliness of Mike and Rob, which is a refreshing change from many stores in the GTA. Every time I'm in Orillia visiting my friends, I'll go in at least once to see what catches my eye, often buying 1 or more records, whether in the main store or the old Woolworths... But all that has suddenly changed. I was in yesterday and bought a bunch of records, spending a couple hours in the main store and digging in the basement. Today, I have some more time before making dinner and thought I'd go snooping in the basement again. I walk in the main store and ask if it's ok to look again. Mike confirms the gate is unlocked, I walk over but it's locked. So, I go back and Mike responds flippantly "oh well, too bad. I can't open it for you right now." Which I found odd, cause he's given me the key before when we first met but now there's a change of policy?? Ok whatever... Apparently, they've been dealing with shoplifters, which is a unfortunate. I hear Mike muttering under his breath "damn meth kids." Mike then continues to manifest this disdain towards me and made me feel like I was not to be trusted and says if he were to give me the key, that I'd have to have a minimum purchase of $5. I'm thinking, I spend money pretty much every time I come in, and just yesterday I spent $90+ and today I could spend more. And somehow you feel the need to enforce upon me a minimum?? So, along with this and some other off handed, passive aggressive comments yesterday and the general feeling that I was not welcome, so I just walked out. Don't imagine I'll be going back anytime soon... Unfortunately theft, external or otherwise is a part of every retail environment. If you can't manage that, and wind up translating those feelings by alienating and profiling every customer because of some bad eggs, you're in the wrong business...

Really like this place to find unique gifts. They have a great selection at very reasonable prices.read more

Biindigen is a combination tuck-convenience-gift shop at Casino Rama. I had some time to kill…read morebefore seeing Jann Arden at the Entertainment Centre. Instead of hitting Tim Horton's to see whether it offered retro donuts. I chose this store instead. It's a good store for those who are staying at the resort and don't feel like driving to the local store to get toiletries, snacks, or drinks, or all of them. It has everything from toothpaste to Static Guard. I liked seeing a freezer with Drumsticks, popsicles, and more. This store also had a decent selection of snacks, from pepperoni sticks, to chips. I also liked seeing peanut brittle and cold beverages. If you do want to get you or someone you know a gift, this store has a lot of decent gift ideas. From inspirational bracelets, to scarves, there's something for everyone. I ended up getting a set of two carpet-style coasters. There were four different designs by Inuit artists. They were all so nice that it was tough narrowing my decision down to one. This store had a couple of clearance sections. One of them had everything at 70% off. I liked seeing a purple auxiliary cable. I didn't need one, but it was nice seeing one in a different colour than your usual black or grey. I also found many pairs of reading glasses that had plastic frames. They were so tiny that my face would likely break them trying to try a pair on. The other clearance section was by the window, next to the main entrance. It was the main reason why I entered the store. There was a clearance on Christmas items. I didn't find anything that I needed, but I tend to gravitate towards deals. There was a lineup at the checkout. The woman ahead of me was buying lottery tickets. I heard many winner announcements from the kiosk. I'm glad that she won some money. The man at the checkout was nice. I paid for my coasters with a credit card. He placed my item in a plastic bag. I thanked him and left the store. This store was closed after the concert was over at 11 pm. I'm glad that I dropped by before the show. I looked at the hours of operation. On Fridays, it closes at 10 pm. I liked visiting this store. It was a good find. (61)

Another visit at the Barrie Antique store. I had a great time exploring the market. Staff were…read morehelpful, they would take down items for us and store it until we are ready to cash out. Some were always willing to chat and share stories about the items on display. The store is a treasure trove! you will find everything from vintage collectibles to unique gifts and one-of-a-kind decor. I spent hours browsing through the mix of furniture, decor, and collectibles. The atmosphere is cozy, easy to get lost in the nostalgia :-) There is limited parking available. Prices are reasonable, and tax in. You might just score a great deal on that perfect item.

A great place to spend a couple of hours looking for treasures. I have found a few items that made…read moremy day. Go and take a look for yourself. It will be enjoyable.

Hands down, the best place to find kids clothes. Second hand but great shape and great prices! I…read morealways come here first before going anywhere else. Shopped here for my daughter until she stopped fitting into their sizes at size 14 kids. Since I've had my son, this place is the place to shop! Highly recommend.

I love shopping here - always find good quality pieces for a great price! I wish they wouldn't put…read moremismatched brands together (example: Baby Gap Top & George Pants) as an outfit & price together... makes me leave a lot of items behind due to this. But overall you'll find lots of great stuff here!